Dietary Essentials

If you frequently eat these two popular breakfast foods together, it could be having an effect on your body. We'll take a deeper look at the science.

Managing your high blood pressure can be challenging if you're unwilling to make changes to your diet. A quick solution is to start consuming this dried fruit.

Kidney stones might develop if you have a lot of concentrated minerals in your urine. Will calciuim-rich foods like cheese affect your risk of kidney stones?

There's a lot of misinformation out there about eggs, leaving many to wonder just how healthy this breakfast favorite is. A dietitian sets the record straight.

The dietary benefits of peanut butter are due to the vitamins and minerals in the popular spread. But what are its possible anti-inflammatory effects?

While many protein bars highlight the large amount of protein that they contain, are they really a healthy choice when it comes to your cholesterol?

Every once in a while, your mind and body can be too wound up for bed. When this happens, a handful of cashews could help you sleep. Here's why.

Excess sugar is one of the few things that the health community agrees can be bad for you. Did you know that stopping sugar can even affect your sleep?

You may already be aware of coffee's effects on a person's bowel movements. But have you ever wondered if decaf can produce the same results for you?

Cashews make a great snack because of their satiating protein and fats. They also contains nutrients that may help protect you from this common type of disease.

A growing number of Americans are eating edamame as a high-quality protein source. Did you know there's a nutrient in edamame that can affect blood pressure?

Nutritious and tasty, avocado is a staple in the diets of many health-conscious folks. But if you have this medical condition, you may want to avoid this food.

Eating nuts can reduce your risk of heart disease, but cashews don't carry this claim. If you eat them every day what will happen to your cholesterol levels?

What harm could there be in enjoying a juicy, ripe tomato? If you have this medical condition, you could find yourself having pain and other symptoms.

When you eliminate fruit from your diet, it can have serious consequences for your body. It can also have a surprising impact on your blood pressure.

If you're experiencing pain but don't want to resort to taking ibuprofen, some suggest ingesting a popular spice as an alternative. But do doctors agree?

As much as we focus on keeping our bodies healthy, our brains are equally deserving of our attention. This is what eating cashews may do for our brains.

Many have speculated about the drastic weight loss observed in Kate Middleton before her wedding. Some point to a notorious FAD diet as a possible reason.

As anyone who has spent a night out drinking can tell you, imbibing alcohol can have consequences, like dehydration. But not all drinks are equally dehydrating.

As with any other food, eating too much peanut butter can have consequences. This is particularly the case when you're taking a certain kind of medication.

The foods that you eat can affect the health of your circulatory system. Here's how eating peanut butter every day can impact your arteries.

Exercise isn't the only way to combat high cholesterol; diet can make a difference too. This type of nut, in particular, appears to lower high cholesterol.

If you have a particular type of genetic risk for cancer, eating this popular fruit could help reduce your risk. Here's what the research says.

Consumption of peanuts and peanut butter is beneficial for certain medical conditions. However, you may want to avoid salted peanut butter for this reason.

Phytochemicals in berries, broccoli, and tomatoes can help your body fight cancer. However, there's also an unexpected carb that might help in your fight.

There are many reasons why you might want to stop relying on medication for pain relief. Some say that this popular beverage can be an effective replacement.

Skipping breakfast isn't the weirdest thing in the world to do, as many people do it daily. However, this practice can have a host of strange consequences.